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Todd investigates fire alarms in London
Speaks to Superintendent of the London Fire Brigade
Todd in London, parcel post contract negotiations
Rate to be fixed on poundage or subsidy. Routing through Colombo considered, health improving. Meteor sighted. Investigating electrical and telephone system. Praised for hard work
Government Astronomer (Todd) to report on electric light for street lighting
Its capability of providing street lighting
Unofficial report from Darwin Stationmaster on improvements to Overland telegraph using Todd's inventions
He has shown real ingenuity and skill and great power as a practical electrician
Synopsis of Exhibition display of telegraph, telephone, electricity
Mentions expansion of telephone network, exhibition of electric firing mines, relays, electrometer, Morse ink writers, batteries, induction coils; thermopiles; compasses; microphones, submarine cables, telephonic transmitters and receivers
Todd demonstrations at Art Exhibit of Adelaide Young Men’s Society
Seven-inch sparks of electric light and telephone exhibited
Todd at travels east discusses meteorology, surveying, post/telegraph, torpedos
Uniform weather telegraphy (better forecasting, importance to SA of WA information), publication of observations; measuring base line of verification in surveying; operation of torpedo service, inspection of Post-Telegraphic ops
Faster mail service from Melbourne, torpedoes, electric light
Results of Todd’s trip to Melbourne. Inspects an electric light factory, discusses Victoria deployment of torpedoes, suggests electric light for factories, caution on street use.